A-3 Brand Name Justification Letter_Cisco VTC(256IS).pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

256TH INTELLIGENCE SQUADRON

10 S. GRANT STREET

FAIRCHILD AFB, WA 99011

27 JUL 2022

MEMORANDUM FOR 141 MSG/MSC – BASE CONTRACTING OFFICE

FROM: 256 IS/DO

SUBJECT: Justification for Brand Name Requirement - for Secure Cisco VTC equipment and switchers.

In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations, Part 13.106-1(b)(i), I am requesting your approval for soliciting for Brand Name Cisco VTC equipment and Control Switchers .

1. Agency and Contracting Activity:

141 ARW – 141st Air Refueling Wing Base Contracting Office.

2. Nature and/or Description of Action:

Justification for soliciting for Brand Name requirement - for the procurement and installation of:

Description Manufacturer Part/Model # Quantity Telepresence Codec Cisco 1 All in one presentation switcher

TBD 1

Installation 1 Warranty/Support 1

3. Description of Service and Estimated Price:

The procurement and installation of a Cisco VTC system, including integration into the existing monitors, room speaker system and microphone system. Qty:1 Each (See table above)

Total Estimated Price: $130,000.00

4. Justification:

Cisco VTC equipment and video controller switchers are currently a standard within the 256th Intelligence Squadron (IS), matching other existing VTC equipment within the facility.

Cisco brand is also the standard at all other sectors (Hawaii, Alaska, New York) and our higher headquarters (AFNORTH and NORAD/NORTHCOM). Standardizing reduces the amount and cost of required training for the care and maintenance of these systems. It also allows 256 IS technicians to contact other mission sustainers and higher headquarters for troubleshooting assistance, because of their familiarity with Cisco brand VTC equipment.

The standardization of this equipment reduces the possibility on compatibility with distant end equipment.

6. Market Research:

Market research shows there are multiple Cisco partners/authorized resellers on GSA Advantage and the open market that can meet the requirement, which will provide adequate competition for this brand name requirement.

I, the undersigned, certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

BURKE, MICHAEL, Lt Col, WA ANG Detachment Commander

1st Ind, 141 MSG/MSC

MEMORANDUM FOR 141 MSG/MSC

APPROVED: X DISAPPROVED: Date: 21 Jun 2022

I certify that this justification for brand name requirement is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. I hereby determine that this request is sufficient to justify soliciting brand name only.

MATTHEW R. RICHARD, 1st Lt, WA ANG Contracting Officer